Eaton's EPUSHA Solution Enhances Troop Safety and Rapid-Departure Capability for Army and Marine Corps Helicopters
Date: July 3, 2013
Eaton's contract with AMCOM extends rapid-deployment startup technology
CLEVELAND … Several years ago when the U.S. Army was searching for a faster, easier and safer start-up mechanism for CH-47 helicopters, diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton answered with a new solution called EPUSHA, or electric pump for utility system hydraulic accumulator. “This improvement provided by Eaton makes life a lot easier for our soldiers,” said Sgt. Paul Phillips, formerly of the Alabama Air National Guard. “It enhances safety and resource reduction as well as aircraft readiness, which is of utmost importance in supporting military operations. When they need the aircraft, it’s ready to go.”
In a contract recently signed with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM), Eaton will perform routine maintenance and repairs on 109 accumulator recharge units to ensure that U.S. military forces continue reaping the benefits of EPUSHA technology.
The EPUSHA electric accumulator recharge system can be initiated simply by the flip of a switch to pressurize the accumulator in less than two minutes — a tenth of the time it took for the manual process, which had to be performed by two personnel for about 20 minutes before a helicopter could take off.
After years of proven success, the Army made EPUSHA a condition of deployment for its entire fleet of CH-47 helicopters and began integrating the technology into new production and retrofits for older models. Other helicopter groups in the armed forces also have
accepted EPUSHA for their aircraft, including the Marine Corps’ CH-46 Sea Knight.
Since 2006, Eaton has delivered 1,100 EPUSHA kits to the military, and Eaton is currently working with Boeing to qualify EPUSHA for international users.
“Eaton developed a great technical solution that can be easily transferred from one helicopter
to another and be used by different branches of military service,” said Mike Ruple, director of military aftermarket - Americas, Eaton's Aerospace Group. “We're excited about our teamwork with the Army in developing an improved start-up feature on the CH-47, as well as the positive impact it has made in supporting U.S. troops."
In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading supplier of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic pump and generator products and integrated systems; engine and airframe fuel pumps; electric motors; aircraft door actuation, flight and flow controls; fluid, fuel and air delivery products and systems; nose wheel steering systems; integrated control systems; cockpit controls and displays; power and load management systems; pressure sensors, seals, and fluid health monitoring products and systems. Eaton serves commercial and military aviation, aerospace, military weapons, marine and off-road markets worldwide.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
CLEVELAND … Several years ago when the U.S. Army was searching for a faster, easier and safer start-up mechanism for CH-47 helicopters, diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton answered with a new solution called EPUSHA, or electric pump for utility system hydraulic accumulator. “This improvement provided by Eaton makes life a lot easier for our soldiers,” said Sgt. Paul Phillips, formerly of the Alabama Air National Guard. “It enhances safety and resource reduction as well as aircraft readiness, which is of utmost importance in supporting military operations. When they need the aircraft, it’s ready to go.”
In a contract recently signed with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM), Eaton will perform routine maintenance and repairs on 109 accumulator recharge units to ensure that U.S. military forces continue reaping the benefits of EPUSHA technology.
The EPUSHA electric accumulator recharge system can be initiated simply by the flip of a switch to pressurize the accumulator in less than two minutes — a tenth of the time it took for the manual process, which had to be performed by two personnel for about 20 minutes before a helicopter could take off.
After years of proven success, the Army made EPUSHA a condition of deployment for its entire fleet of CH-47 helicopters and began integrating the technology into new production and retrofits for older models. Other helicopter groups in the armed forces also have
accepted EPUSHA for their aircraft, including the Marine Corps’ CH-46 Sea Knight.
Since 2006, Eaton has delivered 1,100 EPUSHA kits to the military, and Eaton is currently working with Boeing to qualify EPUSHA for international users.
“Eaton developed a great technical solution that can be easily transferred from one helicopter
to another and be used by different branches of military service,” said Mike Ruple, director of military aftermarket - Americas, Eaton's Aerospace Group. “We're excited about our teamwork with the Army in developing an improved start-up feature on the CH-47, as well as the positive impact it has made in supporting U.S. troops."
In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading supplier of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic pump and generator products and integrated systems; engine and airframe fuel pumps; electric motors; aircraft door actuation, flight and flow controls; fluid, fuel and air delivery products and systems; nose wheel steering systems; integrated control systems; cockpit controls and displays; power and load management systems; pressure sensors, seals, and fluid health monitoring products and systems. Eaton serves commercial and military aviation, aerospace, military weapons, marine and off-road markets worldwide.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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